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WX03 ZVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,975 mi
Last recorded37,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 ZVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 37,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 32,172 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

O/s mirror damaged

O/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 31,088 miles

Front suspension arm bushes incorrectly fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

O/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 10 May 2016 31,088 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front suspension arm bushes incorrectly fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

O/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,808 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 29,808 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 28,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,693 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 14,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,697 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,135 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,545 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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WX03 ZVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX03 ZVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX03 ZVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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